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10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

10 Bollywood biopics, coming up

Rediff.com17 Jan 2019

Kangana Ranaut, Hrithik Roshan and Ajay Devgn get ready to live real lives.

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Delhi Metro services may resume from September 1

Rediff.com24 Aug 2020

Metro rail services may be allowed from September 1 when the 'Unlock 4' phase in the graded reopening from the coronavirus-induced lockdown begins, but schools and colleges will not reopen immediately, an official said.

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

BJP leader files complaint seeking Mani Shankar Aiyar's arrest

Rediff.com14 Feb 2018

Aiyar's comments came days after Pakistan-based terrorists on February 10 killed seven persons in an attack at the Sunjuwan army base camp in Jammu.

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

TMC MP snatches IT minister's statement on Pegasus, tears it

Rediff.com23 Jul 2021

TMC and other opposition party members rushed into the well of the House as Vaishnaw was called to make a statement over the issue.

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Will China throw a lifeline for India's agri exports?

Rediff.com13 Oct 2019

On the occasion of Chinese president Xi Jinping's two-day visit, Indian exporters are looking for a big boost in export of agricultural commodities, especially the ones that have been impacted by the ongoing trade war between the United States and China.

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Omicron: Govt to review decision on restarting international flights

Rediff.com28 Nov 2021

After a long hiatus of more than 20 months, the government had on November 26 announced the resumption of scheduled international commercial flights from December 15.

Congress's 'secular' game in Varanasi

Congress's 'secular' game in Varanasi

Rediff.com10 Apr 2014

Was Ajay Rai put up just to hobble Kejriwal in Varanasi?

MHA says states can't dilute lockdown 4.0 guidelines

MHA says states can't dilute lockdown 4.0 guidelines

Rediff.com18 May 2020

In a communication to the chief secretaries of the states and Union territories, Union Home Secretary Ajay Bhalla said the guidelines for the fourth phase of the lockdown were issued after taking the views of the states, following a video-conference held by Prime Minister Narendra Modi with chief ministers on May 11.

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Coronavirus: 32 states, UTs under complete lockdown

Rediff.com24 Mar 2020

Authorities have put almost the entire country under lockdown, banning gathering of people and suspending road, rail and air traffic till March 31.

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Why was Kumbh Mela held amidst raging pandemic?

Rediff.com22 Apr 2021

What is particularly worrying is that the vast majority will not have access to testing or even to proper treatment. These cases could have been avoided if the government had shown the political will to do so, observes Rashme Sehgal.

Investors richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh cr as markets cheer Budget

Investors richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh cr as markets cheer Budget

Rediff.com1 Feb 2021

Investors became richer by over Rs 6.34 lakh crore on Monday as markets gave a big shout-out to the Budget 2021-22, which analysts termed as 'unprecedented' against the backdrop of the pandemic-induced slowdown. Cheering the Budget proposals, the BSE benchmark Sensex zoomed 2,314.84 points or 5 per cent to close at 48,600.61. During the day, it jumped 2,478.63 points to 48,764.40. This was the best Budget-day gain for the markets since 1997, analysts said. Following the extremely positive market sentiment, the market capitalisation of BSE-listed companies rallied Rs 6,34,069.67 crore to Rs 1,92,46,713.70 crore.

BJP will win 74 Lok Sabha seats in UP: Amit Shah

BJP will win 74 Lok Sabha seats in UP: Amit Shah

Rediff.com6 Aug 2018

That would be three more seats than what the BJP won in 2014.

What venom! What vilification!

What venom! What vilification!

Rediff.com11 May 2019

'The vitriolic campaign now in progress, the underlying threat of violence, and the elevation of Pragya Thakur as a star candidate are key markers in the BJP's obstacle-strewn march back to New Delhi,' says Sunil Sethi.

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

India beat Pakistan to retain Blind World Cup title

Rediff.com20 Jan 2018

Sunil Ramesh slammed a superb 93 as India defeated arch rivals Pakistan by two wickets in a thrilling summit clash to retain the Blind Cricket World Cup title in Sharjah on Saturday.

Saina maintains 2nd spot, Sindhu slips to 12th

Saina maintains 2nd spot, Sindhu slips to 12th

Rediff.com4 Feb 2016

Despite clinching the Syed Modi Grand Prix Gold men's title, India's K Srikanth remained static at World No. 9 while P V Sindhu dropped a place to be No.12 in the latest Badminton World Federation rankings released on Thursday. The women's singles' ranking list had Saina Nehwal holding on to her World No. 2. place despite skipping the Lucknow event, where she was the defending champion. Runners-up in men's doubles event at Syed Modi, Indian pair of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Akshay Dewalkar improved two places to be at World No. 34, while Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy, who lost in the opening round at Lucknow, dropped two places to be at No. 20. A quarterfinal loss at Syed Modi event also had an adverse affect on P Kashyap as he slipped to World No. 15, while H S Prannoy slumped seven places to be at 27th spot. Ajay Jayaram was static at No. 25.

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Luxury cars hard hit by Supreme Court ban

Rediff.com17 Dec 2015

The ban does not speak about used luxury cars.

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Guj riots: SC to hear Zakia Jafri's plea after 4 weeks

Rediff.com15 Jan 2019

Zakia, the wife of Ehsan Jafri, an ex-MP who was killed in one of the worst incidents during the riots, has challenged the Gujarat high court's October 5, 2017, order rejecting her plea against the SIT's decision.

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

To keep India's growth story alive, Modi must prevent a 'zombie economy'

Rediff.com28 Dec 2015

We are in this mess as the machinery of the government in a market economy is broken. We need technically sound banking regulation, so that capital is not misallocated, and the landscape does not get littered with zombie firms kept alive through evergreening, says Ajay Shah.

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

States begin to reimpose curbs as new variant sparks alert

Rediff.com29 Nov 2021

Alert to the looming threat from the 'Omicron' variant, states began to re-tighten curbs and urgently trace people who arrived from abroad in the last one month while a demand to not allow flights from the affected countries was made by Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal and Karnataka Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai.

'I am the Tiger'

'I am the Tiger'

Rediff.com11 Oct 2021

BJP CMs promote a lawless culture, one where groups backed by the State are encouraged to attack fellow citizens, where being trigger-happy is the official police policy, notes Jyoti Punwani.

Sushant's death: Uddhav stands by Mumbai police

Sushant's death: Uddhav stands by Mumbai police

Rediff.com1 Aug 2020

'We will interrogate and punish the guilty.' 'Please don't use this case as a Maharashtra versus Bihar issue.' 'This is the most deplorable thing to do.'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

''I'm producing Comedy Central's first Diwali movie'

Rediff.com22 Nov 2021

'Hot Mess Holiday airs on December 11 -- it's a really fun story.'

Congratulations pour in for Indonesia Open champ Srikanth

Congratulations pour in for Indonesia Open champ Srikanth

Rediff.com18 Jun 2017

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday congratulated shuttler Kidambi Srikanth after he clinched his second Super Series Premier title by lifting the Indonesia Open men's singles trophy in Jakarta.

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Twitter invokes freedom of expression, weighs legal options

Rediff.com11 Feb 2021

The networking giant said it has taken steps to reduce the visibility of hashtags containing harmful content, which included prohibiting them from trending and appearing as recommended search terms.

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Eyeing China, India-Japan ink mutual military logistics pact

Rediff.com10 Sep 2020

The agreement provides for creation of an enabling framework for closer cooperation and interoperability, besides allowing militaries of the two countries to use each other's bases and facilities for repair and replenishment of supplies, the official said.

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Mr Xi: When will you return China occupied Ladakh?

Rediff.com22 Oct 2019

'China physically occupies about 45,000 sq km of J&K as claimed by India, including 3,000 sq km captured in the 1962 War and never returned; and 5,180 sq km ceded to China by Pakistan in 1963.' 'It is hard to justify remaining silent about the return of China occupied Ladakh,' observes Ajay Shukla.

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

3 lynched in Bihar over attempted buffalo theft

Rediff.com19 Jul 2019

The deceased have been identified as Raju Nat, Bides Nat and Naushad Qureshi, Superintendent of Police Har Kishore Rai said.

Rahul, Vadra beneficiaries of my hospitality during IPL: Lalit

Rahul, Vadra beneficiaries of my hospitality during IPL: Lalit

Rediff.com4 Jul 2015

Lalit Modi posted on Twitter a couple of his pictures with Rahul Gandhi and Robert Vadra, the son-in-law of Congress president Sonia Gandhi on Twitter.

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Priyanka, Scindia given target to form govt in UP: Rahul

Rediff.com24 Jan 2019

She has been appointed general secretary for Uttar Pradesh (East), while Jyotiraditya Scindia holds charge of UP West.

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Priyanka or Rahul, who pulled the plug on Varanasi contest?

Rediff.com26 Apr 2019

While Congress leader Sam Pitroda says it was Priyanka's own decision, party spokesperson Rajiv Shukla says it was Rahul's call.

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

PM to launch several projects in Gujarat on Sunday

Rediff.com20 Oct 2017

The prime minister had called ferry service his 'dream project' while addressing a gathering at Gandhinagar on Monday.

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

'UP's love jihad law legalises criminal intimidation, regressive attitudes'

Rediff.com14 Jan 2021

'Whom do I want to marry and what decisions I make for marrying the person I love are totally personal decisions, in which neither the State nor the courts have any right to interfere.'

Jung meets PM, says he wanted to quit earlier

Jung meets PM, says he wanted to quit earlier

Rediff.com23 Dec 2016

Najeeb Jung on Friday called on Prime Minister Narendra Modi, a day after springing a surprise by tendering resignation as Delhi's Lt Governor even as he said that he had wanted to quit earlier but was asked by the PM to continue.

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

What went wrong with Jagdish Khattar's 1st entrepreneurial venture?

Rediff.com30 Jan 2018

Entities like CarDekho, Cartrade and a host of other online players went live even as Carnation, former Maruti managing director Jagdish Khattar's first entrepreneurial venture, was searching for the right business model, says Ajay Modi.

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

OYO CEO: 'We have 70,000 keys'

Rediff.com11 Aug 2017

'Customer expectation and need was quite limited when we started in 2013.' 'Now the expectation is little more and a lot of hard work is needed again.'

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Ranji Trophy: UP stun Maharashtra; Bengal, Karnataka in quarters

Rediff.com6 Mar 2022

A round-up of results from the Ranji Trophy matches played on Sunday.

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

After Rihanna, prominent international celebs back farmers' protests

Rediff.com4 Feb 2021

Prominent international celebrities and activists on Wednesday joined American pop star Rihanna to extend support to the farmers' protests here and garner international attention on the protracted stir but their remarks were slammed by India as 'neither accurate nor responsible'.

Govt allows local shops to open, malls excluded

Govt allows local shops to open, malls excluded

Rediff.com25 Apr 2020

made it clear that shops in market places, multi-brand and single brand malls located in municipality areas shall continue to remain closed till May 3.

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

How Modi can put the economy back on rails

Rediff.com3 Oct 2017

At this point of time, the requirement of the economy is obviously more investment, which will create more jobs and increase purchasing power that will sustain a high level of production, says K M Chandrasekhar.

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Prashant Kishor went to Kolkata during lockdown: BJP

Rediff.com24 Apr 2020

Kishor, who earlier worked with the BJP but turned into its strident critic of late, reacted with indignation, saying he would retire from public life if the allegations were proven true. He also asserted that those levelling the allegation against him should apologise.